What Is Ash Wednesday 2024 Catholic

What Is Ash Wednesday 2024 Catholic. Ash wednesday, also referred to as the day of ashes, is a day of repentance for catholics and christians as they confess their sins and profess their devotion to god leading up to easter. Ash wednesday is the first day of lent—and a wonderful opportunity to make yourself 100% available to god!

Lent will last 40 days, beginning on ash wednesday (february 14, 2024) and ending on holy thursday (march 28, 2024). We are asked to pray, fast, and give alms during these forty days.